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District approves school nutrition budget amendment after Hurricane Helene cost $1.6M in October revenue
Summary
School nutrition staff told the board Hurricane Helene forced service reductions that cost the program about $1.6 million in October and led to a budget amendment; the board approved the amendment and staff await insurance/FEMA reimbursement.
The Buncombe County Board of Education approved a school‑nutrition budget amendment June 30 after officials described revenue and equipment losses caused by Hurricane Helene.
"For October, we lost $1,600,000 in revenue just by not serving meals," said the school nutrition director, who reported the program served modified (ready‑to‑eat) meals…
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